Inspired by EOs self-inflicted subcutaneous injury and subsequent gory and unremitting haemorrhage that could be stemmed only with a hasty posting to CUK for advice, what's the worst or stupidest injury you've ever sustained? It needn't have been self-inflicted though obviously stupidity resulting in self-harm carries more points than an injury occurring as a result of an unavoidable outside influence. We do not wish to hear about any deliberate attempts at self-harm.
I was once separating two frozen lamb chop pieces with a knife when it slipped through with some force and into my hand. I estimated from the size of the puncture and from the width of the (pointy) knife that it must have gone almost all the way through my hand (though I could have overestimated just to make myself feel better). I didn't bother to seek medical assistance and it healed up nicely on its own. I may have used a plaster though.
Use of DIY medications or self-healing approaches to treat injury, pestilence or disease increases your status considerably. Try not to be put off by the seemingly unbeatable goal of posting to CUK to seek medical advice.
I once lanced a big swelling on my shin that came up after I knocked it, but I've posted about that before. Clear fluid came out like a fountain that offered immediate and considerable relief. I was cured.
Points will be awarded for near misses that might have resulted in a serious or terminal conclusion (please keep puns related to banging the next door neighbour's wife as the husband comes home to a minimum)? Have you had any close shaves (likewise, please keep hair related puns to yourself if possible)?
*Diver is excluded from this competition for obvious reasons.
I was once separating two frozen lamb chop pieces with a knife when it slipped through with some force and into my hand. I estimated from the size of the puncture and from the width of the (pointy) knife that it must have gone almost all the way through my hand (though I could have overestimated just to make myself feel better). I didn't bother to seek medical assistance and it healed up nicely on its own. I may have used a plaster though.
Use of DIY medications or self-healing approaches to treat injury, pestilence or disease increases your status considerably. Try not to be put off by the seemingly unbeatable goal of posting to CUK to seek medical advice.
I once lanced a big swelling on my shin that came up after I knocked it, but I've posted about that before. Clear fluid came out like a fountain that offered immediate and considerable relief. I was cured.
Points will be awarded for near misses that might have resulted in a serious or terminal conclusion (please keep puns related to banging the next door neighbour's wife as the husband comes home to a minimum)? Have you had any close shaves (likewise, please keep hair related puns to yourself if possible)?
*Diver is excluded from this competition for obvious reasons.
) and changed the front ones without bother.
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